Who is this choice relevant to?

Families who want to plan portions

A pack for the biscuit tin, visitors or several coffee breaks is easier to divide up when the number of biscuits and portion size are clear. Also think about how you’ll store an opened pack.

Shoppers comparing nutritional values

If you’re watching your weight, you can compare the energy and sugar content per 100 g of similar stroopwafels. Then consider how many you want to have in one sitting, rather than relying on a claim on the front of the pack.

Shoppers with a dietary requirement or allergen concern

If you have a specific dietary requirement, check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the current pack before buying. A gluten-free option may contain different ingredients and allergens from a standard stroopwafel.

What should you look for in a family pack?

First compare the nutritional information per 100 g for similar stroopwafels, then decide how many biscuits suit the occasions you have planned. If you have a dietary requirement or need to avoid an allergen, you’ll also need to check the label of the specific product.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Nutritional values Compare energy, sugars, saturated fat and fibre per 100 g; then decide on your planned portion. If I’m watching my weight, I want to know how the amount I eat fits into my diet. Around 38% of consumers say comparing nutritional values is their top priority.
Portions and storage Check the number of biscuits, the stated portion size and the storage instructions. For several family gatherings or coffee breaks, I want to be able to decide in advance how many biscuits to take from the pack. Planning portions is a priority for around 37% of consumers.
Dietary requirements and allergens Read the ingredients, listed allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current pack. If I have a specific dietary requirement, I need to know whether these particular stroopwafels are suitable for me. For around 25% of consumers, this check is their main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Relying only on a ‘less sugar’ claim

    That claim alone doesn’t tell you how much energy, sugar, saturated fat or fibre the stroopwafels contain per 100 g.

    Compare the full nutritional information for similar products, then consider how many you want to eat.

  • Assuming a larger pack helps you plan portions

    A family pack gives you plenty to share, but it won’t decide how many biscuits come out of the tin at each sitting.

    Choose a number of biscuits that suits the occasions you have planned, and store an opened pack according to the instructions.

  • Confusing gluten-free with a choice that supports your weight goal

    Gluten-free describes a specific product feature, not the energy or sugar content of a portion.

    For a gluten-free option, check the ingredients and allergens as well as the nutritional information for that particular product.

  • Relying on an allergen list you read before

    Ingredients and warnings apply to a specific product and can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen information on the label.

    Read the current pack, including any ‘may contain’ warnings, even if you already know the brand.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists, among other options, a standard 390 g pack of stroopwafels with ten 39 g portions, as well as a separate butter stroopwafel option with less sugar.

  • The stated portion size can help you divide up a pack in advance.
  • The less-sugar claim applies to a specific option; compare the nutritional information for the products you’re considering.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a 468 g pack of butter stroopwafels with twelve portions, and also offers a separate gluten-free option.

  • The stated number of portions gives you a useful guide when dividing up the butter stroopwafels.
  • The gluten-free stroopwafels are a different product: check their ingredients, allergens and nutritional information separately.

Daelmans

PLUS lists Daelmans stroopwafels in, among other formats, a bag of ten and a duo in a 78 g wrapper.

  • The different quantities let you choose between a pack to share and a smaller pack.
  • Check the nutritional information on the current pack before choosing between pack sizes or recipes.

PLUS

PLUS lists stroopwafels in a 480 g pack, as well as a separate 240 g gluten-free option.

  • The pack weights make it clear that these are different sizes and products.
  • Don’t assume the nutritional values or suitability for a diet from the ‘gluten-free’ claim; read the label for the option you choose.

Sondey (Lidl)

Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels in a pack of twelve weighing 480 g, alongside mini butter stroopwafels at around 37 biscuits and 316 g.

  • The number of biscuits helps you distinguish the standard and mini pack sizes.
  • Don’t compare the number of biscuits alone: also check the weight and nutritional information for the option you choose.

ALDI

ALDI lists a 378 g pack of twelve stroopwafels.

  • The number of biscuits is useful if you want to divide them between planned occasions in advance.
  • For a comparison of nutritional values or allergens, check the information on the current pack.

Stroopwafels at Joybuy

These packs of Kanjers stroopwafels state the number of biscuits, making them useful if you want to plan what goes into the biscuit tin in advance. If you’re also choosing based on nutritional values, compare the information on the current label.

Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces

Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces

A pack of ten for anyone who wants to decide in advance how many stroopwafels to have on different occasions. If you’re choosing based on nutritional values, check the per 100 g information on the current label.

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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces

Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces

A pack of eight if you want to divide up a smaller number of stroopwafels in advance. Check the current label for nutritional values per 100 g, and if you need to avoid an allergen, check the ingredients and warnings.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a family pack of stroopwafels fit into my diet if I’m watching my weight?

Yes, as long as you include the stroopwafels in your overall diet and divide the pack between planned occasions in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that weight is linked to the balance between the energy you get from food and drink and the energy your body uses; the size of the pack doesn’t determine that balance on its own.

Should I compare stroopwafels per portion or per 100 g?

Start by comparing similar stroopwafels per 100 g, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises when comparing labels. Then use the stated portion size to decide how many grams or biscuits you’re planning to have at one sitting.

Does ‘less sugar’ mean I can eat more stroopwafels?

No. That claim alone doesn’t tell you how much energy or how many other nutritional values your planned amount contains. Compare the full nutritional information with that of a similar product, then decide on your portion.

What should I check if I need to avoid certain allergens?

Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current pack of the specific option. Gluten-free stroopwafels can contain other allergens too, which is why the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen information on the label.

How should I store an opened family pack of stroopwafels?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack and reseal it as directed after use. If you want to divide the pack between several occasions, decide in advance how many biscuits to take from the tin each time.